Can We Have Order?

There is unfinished business with the Justice Leaque. Here is the script for an upcoming fan-fiction piece we thought you might enjoy. Keep an eye…and an ear out for it in the next month on Neekology 101.

Narrator:Bruce Wayne AKA Batman has opened the doors to the newly renovated building used at the Justice League’s Hall of Justice. Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Cyborg are discussing what their new life as a team will constitute. Batman is unsure about how to unite this diverse group of heroes in a time when the world is choosing sides.

Batman: Thank you all for coming out today. We are officially calling together our team of heroes.

Flash: Excuse me, Bruce?

Batman: It’s…Batman.

Flash: What?

Batman: (clears his throat and changes his voice. whispering) When we are in private you can call me Bruce. But (changes his voice back to Batman) when we are on the job…it’s…Batman.

WW: You and that voice.

Superman: (chuckles) Yeah, is that one of your super powers?

Cyborg: Besides being rich?

Batman: (laughs sarcastically) Funny. Being rich isn’t a super power. And neither is my voice. (contemplates) Well… (continues to contemplate-replaying all the times he intimidated criminals)

Cyborg: (to WW) It’s his super power. When your rich you forget how to count. He has to practice.

Batman: …3, 4, 5. 5? There are suppose to be 6 of us here. We are missing someone.

WW: Yeah. Aquaman.

Batman: Yes, That’s right. The water…guy. We’re missing Arthur Curry. Arthur? Arthur? Is Arthur present? (looking all around everyone to see if he is there)

Flash: We are on the job. It is Aquaman, like Wonder Woman said.

Batman: (still looking around to see where he might be) He’s not here, so he’s not on the job. I can call him whatever I like.

WW: Why are you calling out his name and looking around everyone. You can clearly see he isn’t here.

Cyborg: (In a loud whisper) I don’t know if he can see clearly through that mask.

Batman: I can see just fine through my mask.

Flash: His hearing is great.

Batman: (squinting) Just wanna make sure I didn’t miss him is all. (to the Flash but loud enough for all to hear) Looks like we know who is really committed. (then to himself but loud enough for all to hear) I hope he doesn’t have to be silenced knowing I’m Bruce Wayne. (to all as a joke) Maybe he is sleeping with the fishes? (chuckles-but no one else laughs)

Batman: You know. He’s the ocean lover. Controls fish. Takes naps in the water. (to himself, but the others can hear)…knows my secret identity and might need to meet a watery end….

Flash: (Says with clenched teeth) That’s kinda dark dude?

Batman: We are working. And while we are working isn’t not dude. It’s… Batman.

Cyborg: So is the outfit. Very black and ominous.

Superman: And gothic. Especially for a hero.

Batman: Bats are black people!

All: What?!

Batman: Sorry, that came out wrong. I meant to say, “Bats are black, COMMA…people.”

Wonder Woman: We need to work on your people skills.

Flash: Well. Not all bats are black. There’s the Rodrigues fruit bat is a large species with dark brown fur over most of its body. This animal’s head, neck and shoulder region is, however, golden in color…

(Batman scowls at him and he shuts up)

Batman: (mumbles to Superman/Cyborg) Hey, at least I’m not wearing tight red and blue spandex pretty boy. And I don’t have a menacing red glowing eye, you walking computer.

Cyborg: (Whispers back) Maybe, because someone has to work out to maintain his, and Superman doesn’t.

Batman: I’m not jealous. I have abs built right into my suit.

Superman: And what’s up with the cape? You don’t even fly.

Batman: You don’t have to fly to wear a cape. It’s part of my bat ensemble. Like wings.

Flash: He does have a point. You don’t fly. And bats fly.

Batman: Errrrrrrh…(getting angry)

WW: Boys! Boys?! We are not getting anywhere bickering amongst ourselves. We need to work together. We need to act like friends.

Flash: Diana…(clears his throat and in a deeper voice) Wonder Woman is right. (whispers to Batman) I dig the gothic duds dude. Ah, Batman.

Batman: (He smirks) Thank you Barry.

Flash: Eh, we are kinda on the job, so…its Flash. (grins)

Superman: I like this kid. He is quick with his wit too.

Cyborg: (looking dejected says in a soft, sad voice) For the record I’m not a walking computer. My work name says it all. I’m a cyborg, which means I’m still part human.

WW: (reaches over and rubs his shoulder) Victor, You are definitely human. As human as any of us.

Flash: Well…Superman is actually an alien from another plant. So technically…

WW: (looks at Flash – her face says “not helping”) We are a team, and we need to start acting like one. We are believers… (cut off by Superman)

Superman: Yes. In truth and justice. (puts his hands on his hips and posses very serious)

WW: And the rumors are there is a band of villains forming. The world is going to need us to be united. We are the only thing standing between them and mankind. So, Batman? Would you like to say something to Cyborg?

Batman: (looks at Cyborg who is still saddened by his comments) Really? (WW looks at him angrily) Uh…(kicking the ground)…Sorry. (whispers) I guess.

Flash: Now that is out of the way, what are we going to call ourselves?

Cyborg: (no longer dejected): That’s a good question.

WW: Well, like I said, and Superman so eloquently finished saying for me, we are believers, in truth and justice. So, how about something with truth or justice in the title.